I Went From Opposing to Organizing a Union For Flight Attendants

Becky Ley has been a flight attendant at Delta for 34 years. She used to be against the union drive. Now she’s one of the union’s most passionate organizers. This is her story.
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[MrBaskins]

I’m proud of her for speaking out. Workers of the world must unite

[thomaskearney]

The lady summed it up unequivocally and stayed on point. If you are - for any reason - called into the office by your boss - without union- backing - you are there, alone and at the benevolence of your employer.

[rickb]

I want to know what was done to her friend. We have to remember that a company is a dictatorship and only a union can give workers a voice that can't be silenced.

[gabrielehanne]

I know what that feels like !
Thanks for speaking up .
It's the only way to bring about the change we all want and need .

[BruceWaynesaysLandBack]

The final major airline without a union? Time to close that gap!

[ShubhamBhushanCC]

Letting your work define your identity is a recipe for disaster

[NotShowingOff]

She isn’t telling the whole story.
I think she has it straight in her head, but she is polishing it up.
The purpose of the union is to make sure that the employees are protected from abusive labor practices.
In particular, it’s to keep the management of the company honest about the mission of the company and not simply launder money.

[craigbrowning]

On the first commercial flights (1930s) the stewardesses were actually nurses.

[zachhunt]

The rugged individualist mindset in this country is powerful. We've been indoctrinated to think we shouldn't expect some form of assistance through life. Everything we have must be earned through excessive hard work and sacrifice. Unless, of course, you're born into wealth.

[gloriasantos]

Good blessed you had the World's people's likes are you. Thanks so much 🙏

[desert.mantis]

I support unionizing Delta's flight attendants. I want my flight attendants to love their work and be treated well.

[frankisawesomee]

Corporations do not care about passengers or employees. They care solely on PROFITS and giving back to BILLIONAIRE shareholders. The stock market around 40-50% is owned by BILLIONAIRES worldwide. Delta Flight Attendants have the right to unionize if they so desire. According to STATS, Unions tend to have BETTER pay and BETTER benefits. Our world is ever changing and COSTS are RISING. In order to counteract these issues CORPORATIONS must and SHOULD pay there employees better. Shareholders should not be the TOP priority. Your flight attendants, baggage claim, ticket counter, etc employees ARE your must crucial and VITAL employees. Without them you are NOTHING. God bless :)

[dsy]

The pilots tried to tell the FAs that unionizing was the way to go back when they had the vote after the Northwest merger. They should have listened back then, but hopefully they do now.

[ky_]

All power to the union! But I’ll doubt she’ll be as big of a fan of delta when the flight attendants go to unionize lol

[leelindsay]

I am a proud supporter of Delta unionizing - I got the pin & stickers to prove it! As a union member in my own industry, unions are the only reason we get paid overtime, paid holidays, paid sick and vacation, and decent benefits.

[clickbait]

It's really troubling that something has to happen to them or to someone close to them for some people to understand that the purpose of a corporation is to make money and if they can cut corners, force staff to work free overtime they will do that! Corporations and CEOs have a fiduciary responsibility to make the maximum returns for their shareholders! That is why Unions are important, the Unions fiduciary responsibility is to represent the workers to the best of their ability. It's just like insurance, better to have and not need then to need it and not have it!

[edc]

Clever. Correct, too.
But ***who's soul*** have you got inside, sister?!

[peterwalrond]

The time is now brother's and sister's, no matter color, age, or sexual preference. As a laborer myself I say fight for better wages and job security! Organize, unionize and punch these white collar crime corporation syndicates in the

[christijackson]

I’m really surprise she’s saying this. Most of what she’s saying is untrue and without merit. If you’re going to quote someone, say their name. IJS smh 🤦‍♀️

[kobygaddie]

Ha shes so easily influenced like most people in the US. This is why we need real leaders, not politicians in 2022